Entrants Wanted For 2024 Radio Mercury Awards
The call for entries for the 2024 Radio Mercury Awards, which salute audio creative, is officially open. Entrants will have the chance to be awarded in 19 categories along with the Best of Show award.
Florida Radio Station Owner Dies
One of the original managers of the AM radio station serving The Villages — a city built expressly for retirees near Leesburg, Fla. — who is the owner of another AM serving New Smyrna Beach, Fla., has passed away.
‘Joe Pags’ Inks Two-Year Extension With iHeart
Over the years, Joseph John Pagliarulo has gained national attention for his talk radio show, heard on more than 160 radio stations across the U.S. Now, the man who simply goes by the on-air name Joe Pags is renewing and expanding his relationship with iHeartMedia, inking a two-year agreement.
Thompson To Lead News, Programming At BIN
BIN: Black Information Network, the iHeartMedia-owned audio network superserving the African American community across the U.S., has appointed a SVP/News and Programming while also selecting a SVP of Public Engagement.
Spadafore To Direct Revenue For Scripps Sports
For the past seven years, he has served as a regional vice president at Comcast Advertising's Effectv/Comcast Spotlight, overseeing all sales operations for TV and streaming for the Midwest region. As of Monday, he is now Senior Director of Revenue for Scripps Sports.
Chris Stirewalt To Host NewsNation Sunday AM Show
He joined Nexstar Media Group-owned MVPD-distributed news and political commentary channel NewsNation in early 2022 as Political Editor. Now, he's poised to helm a new Sunday morning public affairs program from Washington, D.C., for NewsNation.
The CW Names An Affiliate Distribution and Marketing Leader
The Chief Officer for Distribution and Content Strategy at GAM Media, a general entertainment, family-friendly cable network known as “Great American Media,” has been selected to serve as SVP/Affiliate Distribution and Marketing at The CW Network.
Longtime KABC-7 Leader To Retire
She joined the ABC Owned Stations West Coast flagship, KABC-7, in 1994 to lead the Eyewitness News team and is today the President/GM of the station. Come March 31, she'll no longer be in the role, and is heading into retirement.
Moore For KSBY Station Manager After Chapuis Departs
The end of 2023 saw the departure of KSBY-TV VP/GM Ed Chapuis, who ranks at No. 19 on RBR+TVBR’s Top Local TV Leaders list for 2023, from the California Central Coast station, as his position was eliminated. At the time, Scripps said it was going with Station Managers. Now, KSBY has one.
Pioneering Female Telejournalist Ruth Ashton Taylor Dies
From 1951-1958 and from 1962-1989, she was an anchor for the home of CBS television in Southern California — another gender first. Now, many are pausing to pay tribute to Ruth Ashton Taylor, who has died at the age of 101.
A Trio of Sales Promotions at Pillar Media
The religious broadcaster that is expanding with the purchase of two Denver-area FMs from Gene Loving's Max Media is giving three key team members new, higher positions within the organization.
Deadline Extended for 2024 Gracie Award Entries
The Gracie Awards, presented by AWMF, has recognized programming and individual achievement by women across all media for nearly five decades. Submissions from television, streaming, radio, audio, and digital media are encouraged.
Knighted: From AE To First GM Role at Albany, Ga., Duopoly
She grew up watching Gray Television-owned WALB-10 in Albany, Ga., the company's very first station. Today, this longtime TV sales executive has risen to become General...
Longtime Alaska TV Newscaster To Retire
Since 1981, she's greeted Anchorage television viewers and informed them on the top stories of the day as a news anchor. Come January 26, her appearances will likely be limited to locales around town where she may be doing errands or enjoying life off-camera. Maria Downey is retiring from KTUU-2.
Entries Wanted for Celebration of Service to America Awards
Stations and broadcast groups are encouraged to submit their most impactful community service campaign from the past year. Award categories are based on market size, and NAB members and nonmembers are eligible to enter.